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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, July 14, 2023
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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National Night OutGrow your leadership skills, get some volunteer work done, and have fun while promoting 4-H! National Night Out is a fun night sponsored by the FDL Police Department & the Boys and Girls Club with interaction with police officers, games, activities, and giveaways! 4-H is hosting a booth, and we are looking for youth willing to help on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Fairground’s Park.
If interested, just let the UW-Extension Office know!
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Cloverbuds Going to the FairCloverbud exhibitors do not receive a premium, but they’ll receive a $1.00 certificate (1/person) from the FDL Agricultural Society to the food stand at the county fair! Cloverbud members will be judged on Tuesday, July 18. Attach your picture to your Cloverbud Card and bring it with you at judging time. The judge will record comments and display your card and photo.
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Market Livestock Weigh-In- Tuesday, July 18
Swine weigh in--8 AM to 11 AM
*Please make sure you have all paperwork including negative PRRS/PEDv test results and health certificate.
Beef and steers weigh in-- 9 AM to 11 AM
Goats and sheep weigh in-- 12 PM to 1 PM
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Fall Forum
Wisconsin 4-H and the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council are excited to host Fall Forum 2023! Mark your calendars for November 4-5, 2023 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI.
Fall Forum is a statewide conference that brings 4-H youth and adult leaders together to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and build excitement and energy for a new year of 4-H. It is for youth in grades 7-13, adult volunteers, and staff. It’s a great opportunity for youth and volunteers to discover and explore their sparks and make new friends from all across the state. This year’s theme is “Building Connections in All Directions.” Everyone will leave inspired and ready for a great 4-H year! For more information click here.
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Alto FairEnjoy the Alto Fair in August
When: August 9 & 10
Where: Cty Hwy AS, West of Hwy 49 in Alto
**Open to all ages is the Baking Contest (Cherry Pie) with prizes sponsored by A. Glewen & Sons Excavating, Inc. Share your recipe, show your baking skills, and possibly take home some cash! Top place is $100.00!
*** Open Class Exhibitors –Check out our many categories and share your hobby or interest to win a little extra money! Check out details at AltoFair.com for the online premium book to enter!
Entries are registered on Tuesday night Aug 8 between 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
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Fair Info
Fair Office opened Tuesday, June 6. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
CALL THE FAIR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE- 920-929-3168
Pre-fair judging: Tuesday, July 18, 1-7 pm - Judging of perishable projects: Flowers and House Plants, Crops, Fruits, Vegetables, Food & Nutrition, and Cloverbud/Exploring.
*When viewing times be sure to have the correct tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet open!
WEEKLY PARKING PASSPlease fill out this information to request a season parking pass for the 2023 Fond du Lac County Fair. Each pass will come with a specific spot on the grounds you will be assigned for the entire fair. A pass will be generated that MUST be on display in your vehicle to match the parking spot. The pass can be transferred between up to 2 vehicles as long as the license plates of those vehicles are registered with the Fair Office. You may pay for this pass in the Fair Office.
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| Volunteers Needed in the Education Center &
Moo-turnity Ward at the FDL County Fair
The Little Hands on the Farm activity in the Education Center and Moo-turnity Ward is looking for volunteers to help with the “farm chore” activities. If you are at least 11 years old and are interested in volunteering, you may sign up at: https://signup.com/go/Mzcnpsx. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ries at aries@envisiongreaterfdl.com or call/text her at 920.322.2292. Hope to see you at the fair!
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| July:
Market Livestock Weigh-In July 18:
- Swine weigh-in--8 AM to 11 AM
- Please make sure you have all paperwork including negative PRRS/PEDv test results and health certificate.
- Beef and steers weigh-in-- 9 AM to 11 AM
- Goats and sheep weigh-in-- 12 PM to 1 PM
Pre-Fair Judging
- July 18, 1- 7 pm, FDL Co. Fairgrounds
County Fair
- July 19-23, FDL Co. Fairgrounds
4-H Graduation
- July 23, 2:00 pm, Fairgrounds Expo Building
August:
Cardboard Camp
- August 1-3, 9 am- 12 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
State FairArt Camp- August 7-9, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campu
Alto Fair
Cloverbud Day Camp
- August 16, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
LEGO Camp
- August 22-24, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
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